Molecules, Compounds, Elements

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What part of an atom is negatively charged?

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Electrons are the negatively charged particles in an atom.

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What is the symbol for Carbon?

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The symbol for Carbon is 'C'.

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What do we call the combination of 2 or more different atoms?

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This combination is called a compound.

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How many protons does Beryllium have?

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Beryllium has 4 protons.

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What is all matter made of?

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All matter is made of atoms.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of an element, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance made of only one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms.

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What is the atomic number?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a neutron?

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A neutron is a particle in the nucleus of an atom that has no charge.